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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1957
Page
4
DEAN G. SKINNER argues youth maturity stems from modern family life and Christian upbringing. He says adults must support youth with faith, security, and example, noting media’s impact and conflict with juvenile issues. A Lyons man quips about speed limits and repairs in a local aside.
A compact column critiques the Times leadership shift with Sulzberger and Dryfoos, questions diplomacy funding allocations, notes Topeka Shakespeare interest, mentions Army Derby participation limits, contrasts Glasgow finances, recalls a Detroit psychiatrist murder plot, laments Sid Caesar leaving TV, and jokes about Texas rain.
Emporia Gazette notes that concern grows about government overreach as April showers arrive. The piece hints at creeping liberties and a political climate where freedoms may erode under rainy season headlines.
Twenty five years ago Neosho County sees rural population gains per county assessor. total county population is 22 251 with Chanute at 9 200. townships add 239 while cities lose 50 and Chanute sheds 34. Local notes mention Straw hat styles and a Gra Cel Club dance in Kansas City tonight.
A humorous essay notes how long stored items linger unused in a home basement. A coffee pot sits unused for 25 years while poker chips, 17 gallon jars, a mop handle, and four broken bushel baskets accumulate dust. The writer muses on possible future uses, often impractical, and concludes mottoes are best taken with a grain of skepticism.
In Seville at the cathedral an American salutes Columbus with his remains housed in a metal vault. The guide notes Columbus brought trade to Seville via the New World and that nearby the Alcazar palace bears Moors and Spaniards’ art, linking to future rulers and the young Prince Juan Carlos.
Washington Republican Sam McConnell, a Philadelphia investment banker and House Education Committee member, toured four Midwest states to study school needs. He argues for federal aid citing a suburban shortage, despite Chamber opposition, and backs a $2 billion five year plan though NEA urged reductions. Educational officials in Ohio Indiana Missouri and Iowa frame the debate as states vary on borrowing limits and tax revenues.
In a case from Dr George W Crane U 379 a Virginia college freshman Sally N 18 faces a potential elopement with a man limited to two years of high school and no clear career path The doctor advises using Yes-But sales psychology to steer Sally and her boyfriend toward schooling He suggests Sallys mother agree with the boy then present contrasting arguments stressing education and future family stability The piece ends urging readers to write to Hopkins Syndicate Inc for Crane booklets
Shaw residents reported Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Strange included Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burdge from Parsons and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nation. Earl Hamm lost a milk cow to milk fever. J. E. Stubblefield, 92, had surgery at Mercy Hospital in Parsons and is recovering satisfactorily. Charles Nation and his wife visited Parsons to be with her father. Marvin Gearhart and family Dee Ann Dale and Jill from Fort were mentioned in local notices.
Erie area activity lists weekly clubs and school events. Residents attend the Tally Club at the Linscuts, Carnation Club with Mrs. Schaal, Pleasant Hour lunch at Mrs. Nelsons, Kiwanis at the Christian church, Erie Rebekahs at IOOF Hall, and VFW at its northwest clubhouse. BPW bus trip to Sunflower Cafe for spring luncheon. IOOF meeting slated. Sixth grade assembly at Erie High School features Lt Janssen safety talk, governor-signed certificates, and patrol honors. gifts to Judy Ewing and Marilyn Tarvin. Birthday party for Mrs. Viola Fisher noted with classroom refreshments.
Mrs Mary Stevenson is honored on Mother's Day by her daughters Mrs Carl Foxworthy of Kansas City and Mrs Wilbur Hughes of Independence. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs Carlyle Hinshaw of Manhattan visiting Mrs Stephens's parents. Carl Lowmaster returns to Wichita after his father's death, and F E Bartley moves to Columbus for care. Don Lytle and family visit from Winfield and Parsons as Lytle serves in the state highway patrol.
The Mt Zion club met May 2 with 17 members four children and two guests Mrs Freida Stanley and Mrs Ethel Bennett present Bertha Wilson won the door prize The next meeting will be May 16 with Ferrol Kelsey Several local residents and visitors joined gatherings at homes including Mr and Mrs Lee Kennedy and M Lee Ann and Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett at Pittsburg and Parsons visits to Will Miller family and others marked the day with birthday celebrations and hospitality
The Chanute Tribune dated Monday May 13 1957 published in Chanute Kansas announces its publishing details with Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher and James E. Sheridan as advertising manager. It notes edition timing as evenings except Sunday and lists subscription rates for local and surrounding counties.
Mrs Dale Lee Virginia and George Noles visit. Blaine Wilsons spent with John Piesker. Walter Gericke family hosts 80th birthday dinner with Arthur Gericke Anna Burroughs and others visiting. Cherished gatherings include Otto Gericke Jennie Gericke and Wayne Gericke Chanute. Walter Gericke hosts more visits with John Waltermire as he celebrates birthday. Gerald Canute moves in and works for Herb Bunday. Veterans Hospital trip to Wichita noted.
An advertisement touts a world famous institute created remedy Bio-Dyne now sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form. It promises money back guarantee and claims the piles problem is solved. Regiment, patent and registration notes appear in the copy.
The page lists daily television listings with show times and channels for Monday and Tuesday. Notable programs include Burns and Allen at 8 p m on channel 12 and Dr Hudson at 9 p m on channel 7, plus science fiction and talent shows in prime time. The Tuesday grid shows morning shows like Today and Captain Kangaroo, with afternoon soap operas and game shows such as Truth or Consequences and The Price is Right, and evening programs including As the World Turns and a late news block.
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